The XXX World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships were held in Moscow, Russia from 20 to 26 September 2010 at the Olympiysky Sports Complex. The events were all-around, ball, ribbon, hoop, rope and the group all around, group 5 hoops and group 3 ribbons + 2 ropes.

The XXIX World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships was held in Ise, Mie, Japan, September 7–13, 2009, at the Sun Arena.